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  1. Scots assemble for Burns Night 2018!

    Scots assemble for Burns Night 2018!
    Who is a scots best friend? Robert Burns of course! It's that time of year again - Burns Night is fast approaching! This year the annual Scottish event takes place on Wednesday 25th January 2018! For anyone not so familiar with this occassion Burns Night is a day dedicated to celebrating the work of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns. The...
  2. Hogmanay & New Year Celebrations in Scotland

    Hogmanay & New Year Celebrations in Scotland
    Hogmanay Origins Christmas is celebrated by many countries across the world. It wasn’t until 1958 that it became a public holiday in Scotland.  The Church of Scotland discouraged the celebration of Christmas for nearly 400 years. The Scots instead celebrated the pagan traditions of Hogmanay from the evening of December 31st until the 1st January. Depending on the day it...
  3. Burns Night 2015

    Burns Night 2015
    Burns Night is a celebration held on the 25th January, that honours the life and works of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Even though his life was tragically cut short, he was able to leave behind a legacy that would immortalise him for centuries.Burns Night History Robert Burns was born in 1759 to a less than wealthy farming couple living off the Ayrshire coast in Scotland. He was to be the oldest of seven children and even with times of hardship always upon them his parents were keen to educate their offspring. Robert was able to group together with other families to share a tutor called John Murdoch, who taught him English grammar, giving him the tools he needed to become the poet we know and remember today. All that is, except the gift of singing it would seem as, ironically, a man who went on to write the most beautiful love songs had an “untuneable” voice according to his tutor. Career While Burns was becoming an educated man, he was still doing a full day’s work on the family farm to try and keep food on their table, but that would not keep him from his books. By the time Robert was 21 he had read the works of Shakespeare, David Hume, Adam Smith and nearly everything in between. This love of books fuelled his passion for literature and broadened his imagination. Books however were not his only passion in life. He had a love for women and celebrated them in songs and poetry. The legacy of Robert Burns includes many affairs which led to him fathering over a dozen children to various women! But it wasn’t just lust he saw for women; he also acknowledged them for their minds and opinions, believing them to have valuable insight. Continue reading →
  4. Burns Night 2014

    Burns Night 2014
    "My love is like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June: My love is like the melody, That's sweetly played in tune." - Robert Burns, A red, red rose. Such a talented poet! Get ready for the 25th of January as it's Burns night! Celebrate with your favouorite lads and lasses and dress authentic for the occassion! Let's...
  5. The Isle of Wight is in Sight!

    The Isle of Wight is in Sight!
    Welcome back party people, I expect you're all as excited as we are about the next big event of the Summer, Isle of Wight festival! It promises fantastic music, fantastic atmosphere and as always a fantastic array of costumes and fancy dress! Taking place between the 13th and 16th of June now is the time to pick up your festival...
  6. The Summer Ball Countdown Begins, 4 Days!!!

    The Summer Ball Countdown Begins, 4 Days!!!
    Hi Party People! Four days to go!!  So stop wondering about what you should dress as and get on down to Hollywood. Our staff are brilliant at coming up with unique ideas and with our insider information we can advise you what has already sold in bulk and what will make you that little bit individual! So with four days left...
  7. Hollywoods Summer Ball 2013 Competition Is LAUNCHED!!!

    Hollywoods Summer Ball 2013 Competition Is LAUNCHED!!!
    Fasten your seatbelts readers, because this competition is one heck of a thrill ride. We are giving you the chance to win you, or you and your crew free costumes of your choice*. Ideal for next years socials or summer ball, or if your are so inclined, to wear on an average day doing the food shop. All you have to do...
  8. Three days of discount left!!!

    Three days of discount left!!!
    That's right party people, there's only THREE DAYS LEFT to claim your discount on all non sale packet costumes by quoting 'STUDENT1' at the till*. So if you're still wondering what to do for Summer ball or have that all important fancy dress function coming up then now is the time to strike! We have a huge selection of the comic...
  9. The Countdown To Summer Ball Begins, 2 Weeks, 1 Uni, The Best Fancy Dress Shop in The World

    The Countdown To Summer Ball Begins, 2 Weeks, 1 Uni, The Best Fancy Dress Shop in The World
    That’s right party people, only TWO WEEKS to go until Bournemouth University’s Summer Ball and if you are still stressing about what to wear, RELAX, we’ve got you covered. Our staff are great at coming up with inventive and original concepts for group and individual costumes. Not only this but our sale continues with hundreds of fantastic and unique costumes...
  10. Hollywood Party Centre Get Fit, Re-fit!

    Hollywood Party Centre Get Fit, Re-fit!
    The winds of change have swept through Hollywood’s Post Office Road branch and if you have seen it already you’ll know it’s looking awesome! To make way for more costumes and to make it easier for you for, we’ve ripped out the original set up and given our store interior a complete make over! So if you still haven’t found...
  11. Get Stoked about Summer Ball!

    Get Stoked about Summer Ball!
    Calling all party people who are getting super psyched about this years BU Summer Ball, we've just got wind of one more thing to get excited about...Stoke will be talent spotting on the night for the BEST DRESSED! They are looking for the most outrageous, the most daring, the most original and the most fun of all the costumes worn...
  12. Castle Lane West Store Refurbishment work is complete!

    Castle Lane West Store Refurbishment work is complete!
    Our flagship Hollywood store on Castle lane has recently undergone refurbishment work to improve your shopping experience and house hundreds of new and exciting costumes and accessories ready for the summer party season. It gives us great pleasure to announce the dramatic transformation is now complete! We now have several brilliant extra rooms dedicated to specific themes and even a...
  13. Burns Night 2013 at Hollywood

    Burns Night 2013 at Hollywood
    Hey everyone if you didn’t know already, this 25th January is Burns Night, so why not grab a kilt and have yourself a good old time. Whether you’re celebrating the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns or just fancy a bit of tartan for the night, head on over to Hollywood Fancy Dress. With our staff happy to help you...

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